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Beef and Barley Soup

This Beef & Barley Soup is loaded with protein, good-for-you soluble fiber and vegetables for a hearty dish that will fill you up.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Recipe by: Kroger
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beef and barley soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1.5 pounds beef chuck roast or stew meat cut into ½” pieces
  • 2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 ribs celery chopped
  • 2 large carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 8 cups beef or chicken stock
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3/4 cup pearled barley

Instructions

  • Heat onion in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place in pot and brown exterior of the beef pieces, working in batches as needed. Transfer meat to a plate and set aside.
  • Add celery, carrots, onion, garlic and remaining 1 teaspoon salt to the pot. Cook 4-6 minutes, or until softened. Stir in broth, working up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Return beef to the pot along with thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a low boil and reduce heat to low to simmer. Cook 60 minutes, or until beef is just tender.
  • Stir in barley. Cook 30 minutes, or until barley is tender. Adjust seasoning to taste.